Hong Kong

It’s been a while since I wrote anything about technology and it’s getting a little tedious to write about compliance topics all the time. So I decided to write a little bit about offshore data storage, which is the concept of storing digital data in a foreign jurisdiction for whatever…

The theme of these posts has changed over the years to increasingly include banks that might not qualify as offshore. This year, I will divide the lists into three categories. The first category, Best Banks 2016, lists the banks that I have had the most positive experiences with during 2016…

Time for another bank review. First impressions Fees Opening An Account Internet Banking Card Products Customer Service Account Management Other Services Final Notes Take particular note to that I will not be discussing the financial health of the bank. This is not a bank recommendation post. It’s a retelling of…

Has it been another year already? It sure looks like it. I have pondered ways to approach this in the best way possible. In previous years, I have almost exclusively listed banks that stood out during the year but I think that might not be the optimal approach. A list…

This will be a continuation of a previous post, called Offshore Freelancing, and will also explore the topic of running an offshore business in general. In this post, I will address some points about jurisdictions and banking options for the offshore freelancer, whether it’s as a consultant, IT developer, project…

Have you ever thought about packing your bags and moving to a sunny island where it’s peaceful all the time, the drinks are cheap, and the taxes are low? Today we will go through ten offshore jurisdictions and explain the pros and cons of living there. What is being presented…

Oh this coveted topic. So misunderstood. So misrepresented. Yes, banking secrecy still exists. No, it’s never going to go away. What is banking secrecy? Banking secrecy is by no means a Swiss invention, although the Swiss are no doubt the most famous. The banking system is based on trust;trust that…

With the recent changes (as of January 1st 2014), it is high time to discuss Hong Kong. I will also be going over its Portuguese-heritage neighbour – Macau (also Macao). History Grab your time travelling gear. It’s history time. Hong Kong To most, it seems that Hong Kong’s history began…

It’s been a while since I did one of these, but today we will be taking a look at Panama-based Mossack & Fonseca. Website: http://www.mossfon.com/ Offshore Services Mossack & Fonseca is, first and foremost, a law firm and not a pure offshore service provider. Like many other law firms, they…

…That I have used. This post marks a slightly changed posting schedule, where posts occasionally will be posted more than twice a month; though still always on Thursdays. Web hosting is a key aspect of any global business today. Hosting in the right location can be just as important as choosing…